Advent, the season of preparation for Christmas, always begins with readings that talk about the end of the world. Unsettling images of violence and war. Danger and upheaval all around. Even creation is in the midst of turmoil. So much for peace on earth. Each year, these images seem to be reflected in the news reports we’ve heard recently. No wonder we …
What better way to start finals week than to meet Alicia Anderson (campus minister) and other students for breakfast at The Corner Room?!? Alicia will be there from 9 am and 11:30 am on Monday, and will pay for your breakfast! Stop in before or after your first final! Come start off finals week right!
Christmas Hoopla!
The Christmas Hoopla is a chance to take a break from getting ready for finals, enjoy a festive meal, seasonal games and music, and take part in holiday fun! There will be lots of food, and gifts for everyone! Sunday, December 13th at 7 pm come and gather in the Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran Church and celebrate the end of …
“Prepare the way of the Lord.”
Monday Lunch Bible Study – November 30, 2015 – 11:45 – 1:15 pm Come bring you lunch, or buy something and meet in the HUB for conversation about life, and spend some time exploring the gospel reading for this coming Sunday. Check facebook around 11:40 am for the exact location. Can’t make it to the HUB today? You can read the passage and reflection questions below! …
“My kingdom is not from this world.”
Come to the HUB for lunch or just chatting today! Bring or buy lunch and relax, talk about life, and explore the gospel for this coming Sunday anytime between 11:45 am and 1:15 pm. Check facebook after 11:30 am – Alicia Anderson (campus minister) will post where to find her! Can’t make it to the HUB today? The gospel passage for Sunday …
travel reflections
I am traveling this week. Meetings in Minnesota have me on a pre-dawn flight out of University Park airport today. While I am a morning person, I am not a fan of getting up before the rest of my house, creeping quietly around getting ready, and turning off the lights on sleeping people and pets as I leave for several …
First year students
Is this your first year on campus? Sometimes feel like the only new student in the church? Would you like to gather with other first year student who are part of LSC? Come enjoy lunch together, talk about the transition to Penn State, share stories and advice . . . and just connect with each other! Alicia Anderson, campus …
“Do you see these great buildings?”
Mark 13:1-8 1 As [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” 2 Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” 3 When he was sitting on the Mount of …
Thanksgiving Dinner Preview! Sunday, Nov 15th
Make plans for dinner with Lutheran Student Community on Sunday, November 15th! Yes, you have work to do on Sunday nights, but November 15th is the week to put it off for while and enjoy a foretaste of the Thanksgiving feast to come! There will be roasted turkey, potatoes, stuffing and gravy, plus all kinds of delicious treats brought by some …
“All she had to live on. . .”
Monday Lunch Bible Study – 2 November 2015 – Come to the HUB Monday anytime between 11:45 am – 1:15 pm for lunch, conversation and an informal exploration of this coming Sunday’s gospel reading. We’ll find a table and post its location on our facebook page around 11:40 am. Relax, eat, chat and think a bit about what Jesus’ teachings say to us …